Why We Work at Dun & BradstreetWe are at a transformational moment in our company journey - and we're so excited about it. Each day, we are finding new ways to strengthen our award-winning culture, and to accelerate creativity, innovation and growth. Our purpose is to help customers improve business performance with Dun & Bradstreet's Data Cloud and Live Business Identity, and we're wildly passionate and committed to this purpose. So, if you're looking to make an immediate impact at a company that welcomes bold and diverse thinking, come join us!In D&B's Government Solutions group we are creating visionary solutions to complex government issues, often before the government can even see their own problems. We're taking big data to big government to create efficiency in agencies large and small. We're designing processes and tools to improve the government operations of today and tomorrow in areas including healthcare fraud, tax analysis, acquisition and procurement, and economic development. We make government run better, faster and smarter; spending taxpayer dollars more wisely, and delivering better government to citizens.Currently, D&B is hiring a Director of Government Contracting in Reston Va. The Director of Government Contracting will be a seasoned professional with significant experience in the government marketplace managing government contracting. The Director of Government Contracting must have a proven track record of working within the government to drive best practices and winning outcomes. The Director of Government Contracting will be an impactful leader that will be required to make proactive recommendations to protect and grow the business.Job SummaryThe Director of Government Contracting will have Operational responsibility for the oversight of contracting/legal services supporting government customers to include US federal, state & local and Canada. Supports the full life cycle of contracting and proposal priorities including but not limited to business capture, proposals, contract negotiations and ensure effective contract management to ensure regulatory compliance. The Director of Government Contracting will be a business partner to General Manager for the government business unit to execute on strategic operational priorities. Applies proven problem-solving skills and knowledge of best practices to guide the business and advise stakeholders on issues including legal or contracting implications, intellectual property, and Compliance. Responsible for the evaluation of and mitigation of risk and balancing risk and reward in business dealings with customers and partners. Finally, the Director of Government Contracting leads, develops and supports a team of professionals with a defined set of responsibilities and ensures alignment and accountability to the strategic goals of the government business unitJob Requirements:Juris Doctor and 10+ years (or equivalent) experience in a competitive government contracting environmentExtensive Knowledge of government regulatory requirements, including the FAR, DFARS, and GSA.Extensive experience working with the DOD and the National Security Community are highly desiredExtensive Knowledge of the FAR and other government regulations required Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to operate in a team environment and liaison between multiple cross-functional teams in a flexible mannerSound business judgment, and strategic, critical thinking and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to work independentlyDun & Bradstreet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, ancestry, marital status, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) or any other characteristic protected by law.We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Dun & Bradstreet and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to [Click Here to Email Your Resume]. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.Please note that all Dun & Bradstreet job postings can be found at https://dnb.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers and all communication from Dun & Bradstreet will come from an email address ending in [Click Here to Email Your Resume].